Three-time Olympian first man to break 4 minutes for the Mile on a grass track
By David Tarbotton and Ron Bendall, Sydney Morning Herald
Albie Thomas was one of Australia's greatest distance runners. He broke world records, competed at three Olympic Games, was a dual Commonwealth Games...
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Record-setting year for teen phenom included 10th place finish at World Championships in Moscow and fastest 2013 Mile by a U.S. woman
By Brian Heyman, The Journal News
Mary Cain’s eye-catching, record-setting work on the track this year has brought her another prestigious honor.
The...
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South African event also includes prize money and a 5K and will promote awareness of prostate cancer
By Tumo Mokone, Sowetan LIVE
In an effort to revive mass participation in sport in Ekurhuleni's biggest township, the Tembisa Athletics Club is organizing a Mile and 5K fun run later this...
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Pacemaker for Herb Elliott's world record shattering 1958 performance at Clonliffe Harriers Stadium
By Eamonn Sweeney, Independent.ie
Albie Thomas, who died last week at the age of 78, played a central role in perhaps the most significant international sporting event ever to take place in...
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